Data Architect
London / £75000 - £110000 annum
INFO
£75000 - £110000
LOCATION
London
Permanent
Job Title: Data Solution Architect
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000 per annum
A leading organisation with a rich history and a forward-thinking mindset is seeking a Data Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable data solutions. As part of a newly formed marketing and data function, you'll play a central role in how data informs and shapes meaningful engagement with a global audience.
About the Company
This organisation is rooted in a long-standing legacy of community, excellence, and impact. With a renewed strategic focus on putting its audience at the heart of decision-making, it is undergoing significant transformation, investing heavily in its commercial and digital capabilities. The organisation's culture values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to making every interaction count.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role at the intersection of business, technology, and insight. As Data Solution Architect, you'll define how data flows across an evolving digital ecosystem anchored in Microsoft Azure and Databricks, with integrations across business-critical platforms including Tableau, CDPs, CRMs, and GraphQL-powered applications.
Responsibilities
Strategic Architecture & Integration
Design and implement scalable, secure data architectures across cloud platforms.
Lead integration of key tools including Tableau (BI), Cortex (CDP), MS Dynamics (CRM), and GraphQL for real-time data access.
Team & Stakeholder Leadership
Manage a team of six data and CRM professionals (with plans to expand).
Act as the main conduit between business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure cohesive and value-driven solutions.
Governance & Performance
Define and enforce data governance practices.
Optimise platform performance and resource efficiency across the cloud data stack.
Platform Ownership & Partner Management
Oversee platform configuration, deployment, testing, and maintenance.
Manage third-party data agencies and ensure alignment to architectural goals and project timelines.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
10+ years in enterprise-scale data architecture, preferably within Azure environments.
Strong background with Databricks, data modelling, and schema design.
5+ years in team leadership and partner/vendor management.
Hands-on experience building integrations with BI, CDP, and CRM platforms.
Advanced knowledge of GraphQL, including schema design and performance tuning.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Preferred:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Relevant Azure certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
Benefits
In return for your expertise, you'll receive a competitive salary of £90,000, work in a collaborative hybrid environment, and be part of a transformative journey at one of the UK's most storied yet forward-looking organisations. You'll lead a high-impact function with a clear mandate to innovate and scale.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV using the application link provided on this page.

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Research and implement emerging LLM and NLP technologies to optimize tax reporting, auditing, and compliance processes.
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Ensure AI models are continuously monitored, optimized, and updated to meet changing regulations and business needs.
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Implement MLOps frameworks to ensure secure, transparent, and auditable AI deployments in financial operations.
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Champion data privacy, security, and compliance within AI models to adhere to regulations like GDPR and AML/KYC.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related field.
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Over 10 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying production-ready machine learning systems, covering the full model lifecycle-training, tuning, deployment, serving, and monitoring.
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